Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read More…]
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Get Tickets On March 26 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: April 6
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, April 6, 2025. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. [Read More…]
Final Day! Daiso Opens Aurora Store with Two-Day Grand Opening Giveaway
The excitement is building for the opening of Colorado’s first Daiso location, especially for bargain hunters looking for a fun and unique shopping experience! What is Daiso? Daiso is a 50-year-old, family-owned company out of Japan, with more than 100,000 products available. (It’s Japan’s extremely popular version of a discount store.) They operate more than 150 locations within the U.S. — now including Colorado! (They have more than 6,000 locations globally.) [Read More…]
Still Available! Safeway’s Saturday Steal of the Week: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time when you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read More…]
Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert in July. Get Tickets Now!
The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its Family Concert: Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Missing Maestro. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
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Starts Today! Target Circle Week Offers Huge Savings for 7 Days — Up To 40% Off Thousands of Items
Set your sights on big savings for one week, bargain hunters! From March 23 to 29, 2025, circle back and head to Target for the return of the store’s popular Target Circle Week. Find lots of deals on many popular categories, with savings up to 40% on thousands of items. Now’s the time to make your shopping list and head to Target for lots of spring savings! [Read More…]
Bike Swap in Boulder: Buy & Sell Both Adults & Kids Cycling Gear
Looking to upgrade your bike gear at a fraction of retail or have kiddos that have outgrown their bikes? The Boulder Junior Cycling (BLC) Bike Swap is Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder Elks Lodge. The FREE event is open to the public for the buying and selling of kids and adult cycling gear.
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Last Day! Domino’s Slices 50% Off Regular Pizza Prices This Week
Pizza party, anyone? Everyone loves pizza! Even more so when it’s topped with lots of zesty savings. And Domino’s is slicing its pizza prices for one week. For hungry bargain hunters, it’s the perfect excuse for a family gathering or office party. Add a few liters of soft drinks and bagged salads from the grocery store and you’re all ready-to-go. Pizza party time!
Arby’s Celebrates Return of Popular Potato Cakes with Free Giveaway for One Day Only
The Potato Cake has been a fan favorite at Arby’s for years. Made from shredded potatoes and fried to a perfection, the popular snack (or side) offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor with every bite. The Potato Cake was originally a permanent menu item before being removed and brought back occasionally over the years. However, due to popular demand, Arby’s is making the iconic Potato Cake a permanent fixture on the menu. [Read More…]
Save $10 on Haircut at Great Clips for Limited Time
Snip! Snip! Snip! Any time you can cut your costs on grooming, it’s definitely a beautiful day. And Great Clips is offering a rare opportunity to save money on your next haircut. There was a time when Great Clips regularly offered coupons in the paper or annual haircut sales, but nowadays it can be “hairy” to find any discounts or savings. That makes this deal a must for families on a budget. [Read More…]
Dairy Queen Celebrates 85th Birthday with 85¢ Blizzard Treat — Plus, New Summer Menu Announced
There’s a blizzard of savings at Dairy Queen! It’s just not summertime without enjoying one of the ice cream shop’s signature (and extremely popular) treats — the Blizzard Treat. And, every year, the popular ice cream shop announces a new limited-time lineup of summertime flavors for fans to enjoy. In addition, they’re offering a cool deal for customers to save a little cold-hard cash on the iconic summer treat. [Read More…]
Golden Eagle Concert Band Gives Spring Concert – ‘Echoes of America’
The Golden Eagle Concert Band, under the direction of Bob Tucker and Bill Gray will offer a concert titled Echoes of America on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts. Admission is FREE to the community; a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. [Read More…]